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  1. Darren Brosowski
    There is an Italian company that makes one that looks very much like a sewing machine
  2. Darren Brosowski
    Sewing machine porn!!!
  3. Darren Brosowski
    People have raised this issue before and for 99.9% of machines it is BS. I have a PFAFF "basting" machine where the tension is released in sewing but it is designed to move the material pulled through by hand doing a large stitch. The purpose is to hold the fabric together while other processes are done then the basting stitches may be removed
  4. Darren Brosowski
    That one is in much better condition than mine - might be time to clean it up and sell it!
  5. Darren Brosowski
    The 18 class is still built by Seiko as the TF so many parts are available from them. Generic hooks are common
  6. Darren Brosowski
    A lot of work has gone into the OUTLAW to overcome issues with some other machines. The reciprocating action creates higher loads than a rotary so the cast iron body and metal gears are a must even though this makes it heavier. It also has the larger shuttle as used in the CB4500. We are eagerly awaiting our stock in Australia.
  7. Darren Brosowski
    Of all domestic central bobbin machines the PFAFF 30 is one of the best The Chinese motors are not earthed and the wiring can be unsafe. None of them have Australian safety certification
  8. Darren Brosowski
    It is what I call a "Hardware Foot" and the feet sit in a straight line to you can get right up close to edges. These are a standard option on the 227/341/1618 machines from Cowboy Australia and we also have a version for the CB3200/CB4500
  9. Darren Brosowski
    153W103 is a compound feed machine
  10. Darren Brosowski
    I am in NSW and happy to help as I love old machines. Call me on 0415 353 748
  11. Darren Brosowski
    Holes look way too big for the thread
  12. Darren Brosowski
    Well done mate - a shame you are not on the East coast
  13. Darren Brosowski
    I have just found a supplier in Australia for them. $AU35 + $8 postage.
  14. Darren Brosowski
    I am making remote foot pedals for "portable" machines using a servo and that pedal you have shown us will make them lighter and prettier. Thank you Sir!!
  15. Darren Brosowski
    I am cleaning a PFAFF 145 at the moment so I can see how much work went into that baby!! Many machines fit in the same hole so you can always keep heads on a shelf LOL
  16. Darren Brosowski
    Steve Bonnet - Singermania - has a 47KSV that has been cut in half and has a 4 foot extension added. It is a beast
  17. Darren Brosowski
    I keep quite a few odd parts up in Goulburn NSW and in some cases have been stocking special feet before anyone else. That is a question that comes up every now and then with the 132k6 where people want to sew lighter leather. To make it a roller foot you have to remove the outer presser bar. Like you, I am not sure that there is any real benefit.
  18. Darren Brosowski
    Alexander is spot on there but he forgot to mention the other factor Between posting the question and going back to the machine you may have had a visit from the sewing machine fairies. I cannot tell you the number of times I have been frustrated with a machine, walked away and when I get back there is nothing wrong with it
  19. Darren Brosowski
    It depends on the set up but normally about 1/2". Main limit is the needle bar crashing into the foot
  20. Darren Brosowski
    Aww shucks - thanks Chadd
  21. Darren Brosowski
    My advice is to never sell a good working machine if you can avoid it as if you should ever need to replace it the buy cost is always higher than the sell price. Oil the head, remove all thread, wrap it in a sheet then bag. dismantle the table so it takes up less space
  22. Darren Brosowski
    What Matt S said. The 18 is still in production as the Seiko TF class so you can get some parts. Maximum thread is Metric 40 (#69) with a DBX1 18 or 16g needle
  23. Darren Brosowski
    I have brand new Chinese wheels with the timber handle Not sure what else you need but I may have the hub and shaft as well.
  24. Darren Brosowski
    My first suggestion was going to be the basket as it only takes a microscopic amount of thread or rubbish to cause binding. Pull it back out and look very closely at the male and female slots to see if something is in there. If it is damaged in any way I would replace rather than try to polish out
  25. Darren Brosowski
    Rocky, they only run the DPX17 needle system so that starts the limitations. The other problem is that they are very much designed with one job in mind so they have not made them to be terribly flexible. Steve and I have discussed bringing one in because they look like they would be great for difficult shaped work but they are quite expensive for what they can really achieve
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